All-Aluminum Audi A8: From the most common metal on earth,
the most uncommon luxury car the world has ever seen.

Lighter and stronger and safer only hint at the multi-faceted brilliance of the all-aluminum Audi A8. Called the "best car in the world" by Car Magazine and hailed as a breakthrough around the world upon introduction, the A8 sets new standards in safety, comfort and performance. Not an easy task given the level of its competition.

At the heart of every V8-powered A8, the aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF). A technological tour de force from Audi and Alcoa, the space frame delivers incredible strength and rigidity with less mass. Rough translation: A premium luxury car that handles more like a sports sedan, a sports car even.

Aided in no small measure by its responsive five-speed Tiptronic auto/ manual transmission. As well as a remarkable four-link front suspension that delivers unparalleled road feedback.  Is it any wonder a few of our competitors have gone on crash diets in recent years in an attempt to catch up to the A8?  From the world's first car to offer six airbag supplemental restraints standard to a driving experience that must be lived to be believed, no detail too small, no advance too far down the road.